Historical Society of Watertown

Built in 1772, the Edmund Fowle House is the second oldest surviving house in Watertown. At the beginning of the American Revolution, it served as headquarters for the executive branch of the Massachusetts government from July, 1775, t0 Sept, 1776. The Treaty of Watertown was signed on July 19, 1776, in the Council Chamber on the second floor. Today, the Fowle House serves as the home of the Historical Society of Watertown which was founded in 1888.

Come visit us to learn about our history and the Historical Society of Watertown’s collection of artifacts.